Differential Diagnosis of the Spine Part 3

Differential Diagnosis of the Spine Part 3

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CONTACT HOURS:1 Hours
CEU:0.1
AOTA: Domain of OT, OTP,
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NBCOT®:1.25 PDUs
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FL AOTA #3379 1hrs

The third course in the Differential Diagnosis of the Spine series deals with the Thoracic spine and the Diseases and conditions that can affect this region.

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Description

The third course in the Differential Diagnosis of the Spine series deals with the Thoracic spine and the Diseases and conditions that can affect this region. Specific mandatory questions, red flags and specific charts on signs and symptoms of diseases and conditions of the Thoracic spine are presented. The Viscerogenic, Vasculogenic, Spondylogenic issues for this region are outlined and discussed in detail. CPRs for Ankylosing Spondylitis and Vertebral Fractures are discussed along with the evidence. Abdominal palpation and chest expansion measurement is also outlined this course.

Objectives:

Identify and describe two musculoskeletal issues of the thoracic region
Review a dural test that is used to evaluate the thoracic region which will assist in determining normal neuromeningeal pathway mobility.
Describe two CPR of the spine in the thoracic region that have good reliability and are effective in use
Identify two vascular diagnoses which may relate to Thoracic Spine referred pain

Thoracic

Diseases that relate or refer to the Thoracic/Thorax

Viscerogenic

Pulmonary Conditions

Spondylogenic

Screening Tools

Slump

Kehr’s Sign

Murphy’s Percussion

Clinical Prediction Rules and Evidence

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Vertebral Compression Fractures

Vertebral Percussion and Supine Lie Test

Chest Expansion Measurement

Abdominal Palpation

The fourth course in the Differential Diagnosis of the Spine series deals with the Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Hip Regions and the diseases and conditions that can affect this region.and is included as a FREE BONUS movie

Debra Dent is a Physical Therapist with 40 years of experience specializing in manual therapy of the spine. She is a graduate of the University of Manitoba, Canada where she received her Diploma of Physiotherapy in 1977 and her Bachelors of Physical Therapy in 1979. She was certified as a Part A Manual Physical Therapist from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in 1989 and received her Advanced Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy in 1994 (FCAMPT). Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) designation was completed in 1996 and recertified in 2006 and 2016 as Emeritus. Debra is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual Therapists (FCAMPT) since 1994 and was an instructor for the Canadian Physiotherapy Association prior to moving to the USA. She was a guest clinical instructor at the University of South Florida from 2003-05, teaching the Spinal Manual Therapy Program for the MscPT undergraduate program. She has taught a large number of manual therapy courses in the US and Canada. She wrote the Segmental Stabilization of the Lumbar Spine for Northeast Seminars Online programs. She owns Cross Border Seminars and presently works as a consultant and contract PT in Palm Harbor Florida. Her primary case load is Rheumatology patients and deals with a multitude of dysfunctions related to those diseases as well as aging and osteoporosis. She is a photographer, captain/sailor and an avid runner. Debra Dent has no relevant financial or non financial relationships to disclose.

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